Bangkok Week 748

October 27, 2022

It’s a long weekend here, so we’re able to fit in two swimming lessons for Lucy and two visits to the park! Yaa heads home, but she’ll be back soon!

It's a serious Friday morning: long sleeved shirt and spraying sand.

And Friday means it's also Lucy's swimming lesson!

This is Mum's first time taking Lucy for her lesson, and her second lesson total.

She's getting more comfortable in the water.

Go, Lucy! Go!

Someone is not impressed that she has to wait so long for her meal!

Why is Mum still wearing a mask, she wonders?

Arlo's assessing how similar the Japanese maple leaf is to the one on the flag.

This leaf!

And Lucy's giving that pillow a good inspection.

Someone really loves the stacking cups. If only she could reach them!

Easy to hold, easy to bite!

Yaa is still here, and spending the (long) weekend. Lucy's happy.

Still needs a little bit of assistance to sit up.

Meanwhile, Arlo demonstrates the great art of lying on balls.

A Saturday morning dance to get our heart rates up.

Choosing his tattoo...

... and "drying the tattoo" in the fan. Seems to be achieving a Baywatch hairstyle instead.

Hello down there, Lucy. Ready to start your weekend?

We're off to the park!

Arlo makes it about 30 seconds before crossing paths with this fabulous dump truck.

There's no more going down slides feet-first!

Who's Lucy sitting with?

Everyone's all smiles. And Lucy is half of Yaa's size already.

Patiently waiting for someone to ride with him.

And he's off! Can Mum keep chase? (Arlo, where's your bike?)

Meanwhile, Yaa and Lucy enjoy a nice stroll.

Noodle soup for lunch for all!

A nice Sunday morning smile.

We're rapidly losing our ability to smile for photos here.

Someone's hair is long enough that it can handily be tied up.

What a cutie.

Lucy still enjoys her Jumperoo.

It's that time of year again: visa renewal time! Here's the living room shot...

... and the "in front of the house, clearly showing the house number" shot. Everyone in their finest form.

Arlo's practicing his leaf-pinching: it's an important skill if you want to live on this street.

What? Another swimming lesson for Lucy?

This must be a make-up lesson! And it starts as a private lesson, too...

... but quickly becomes a class of 4!

Learning how to kick-kick-kick.

And learning how to hold onto the wall.

Practice your back float, Lucy!

Oh my, look at this runner go. Watch out, Usain!

3 generations of Sukkasi's.

And one more with Mum, for good measure -- thanks to a neighbor walking by.

Lucy's energized from the walk around the block.

And now, a special treat: pizza for dinner!

Playing seated catch. I *think* it helps make catching the ball easier?

Our new favorite bedtime story: Bunches and Bunches of Bunnies. Classic!

What? Yaa is going home this morning?

No, don't leave me, Yaa!

Big smiles.

Wait. Are you eating a cookie?

Smile, everyone!

Arlo's going to miss Yaa!

Arlo accompanies her to the bus station. How thoughtful. Safe ride, Yaa!

And it's a public holiday Monday, so let's make the most of it at the park!

What a beauty!

Lucy has the feeling she's missing out on something.

Looking longingly at all the big kids playing on the playground.

But she can enjoy the picnic!

Mum and the monkey!

Look at this! Lucy's getting good at sitting by herself!

Meanwhile, practicing our catching skillz.

A beautiful ad for Foremost milk.

And what a natural smile.

Ms. Big Eyes still prefers to lean on something or someone to stay upright.

Arlo's taking advantage of the empty skate park before leaving.

Look at Arlo balance!

Back at home, Arlo indulges in the Japanese (i.e., imported from Japan) Crushed Almond Pocky that Granny bought. Yum!

And then, he needs some tea.

Daintily now, Arlo!

Wow! Look at that huge Fried Rice that Dad made! That heap could feed a village!

Lucy's really wanting to crawl now!

Spotted at Villa Market: 159 baht for one of those little ornamental pumpkins. I could've made a killing, it was an entire bag of them for $2.99 at Loblaws!

A pile of babies!

Morning wefie!

She may be chubby, but she's also flexible! Look at that stretch. And Lucy, are those shoes tasty?

Posing like Toji-kun.

Before-and-after: we finally did something about that hair of Arlo's!

Once again, he was very well-behaved at the barber...

... probably because there was a very clear prize waiting for him on the other side!

Having a chat with his sister over dinner.

The Jumperoo is still fun, and this parrot is still tasty!

Eat up, Lucy!

A mouthful of egg whites. Who needs manners?

Here, Lucy does her best impression of the maneki-neko cat.

And closing the week with this boy who looks about 2 years older, with polo shirt and short hair. See you soon!